For over 50 years, Lake County Parks and Recreation has cared for some of the county’s most important historical and natural locations. While the Lake County Parks and Rec staff enjoy putting on these tried-and-true events, the team is always...
Situated on over 25 acres of land, Acorn Oaks RV Park in Francesville has much to offer guests who are looking to get away from it all for a few relaxing days. The park’s many amenities include 105 RV spots, wi-fi, a camp store, a wine and beer...
No one will ever accuse Mark Hopkins—owner of Hopkins Ace Hardware in Downtown Chesterton—of thinking small. Or of speaking softly. Or of beating around the bush. More than four years ago, on July 7, 2020, Hopkins pitched a bold idea to the...
The extraordinary ladies of the Duneland Garden Club have traded in their green thumbs for (probably) paint-stained trousers and sweatshirts, to give the bandstand in Thomas Centennial Park a (much-needed) fresh coat of paint. With paint and supplies...
As a brisk breeze begins to dance through the air nudging colored leaves off their trees, it can only mean one thing - fall has arrived in Northwest Indiana, and Buckley Homestead County Park is here to celebrate. In honor of the...
Photos courtesy of Maris Dodge Photography From Gibson Woods Nature Preserve in Hammond to Deep River County Park in Hobart to Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Lake County Parks and Recreation cares for some of the county’s most significant...
Chesterton Park Superintendent Tyler McLead was delighted to announce at the Town Council’s meeting Monday night, Sept. 23, that the pond enhancement project at Coffee Creek Park has been completed. “It’s a good project for Coffee Creek...
Mayor Thomas M. McDermott, Jr. and the Hammond Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce enhancements to the Jean Shepherd Community Center. The Jean Shepherd Community Center will transform into a state-of-the-art pickleball and...
The City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department is excited to introduce Seated Yoga and Qigong on Thursday mornings at the Activity Center for Older Adults (907 Lincolnway, La Porte)Seated Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that can be done while...
The Michigan City Parks & Recreation Department announces that there will be a special events parking fee on Sunday, August 4, 2024 for the XInsurance Great Lakes Grand Prix. Cars and motorcycles without a Washington Park parking sticker will be...